Average Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. working in the North West could expect a median salary of £28,255 in 2025 — 6.1% above the national figure of £26,640. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £28,255 stretches to roughly £30,981 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s sit 22.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £28,255 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,981 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Manchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £28,255 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn 6.1% above the national median of £26,640. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn £28,255, which is 22.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.